115hp outboard too small for V20?

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It will also be dependant upon which 115 you run. The older 115 cross-flow would only hit a tops of 28 with just me in mine with a sea-drive, but that engine was 115HP at the flywheel. The 85+ 115 is actually close to 130-135HP at the flywheel, but is roughly 115HP give or take 10% at the prop. The late model 95+ 115 eagle series loopers are a STRONG 115HP if not closer to 125HP at the prop. That is the style engine that I believe is on WILLY's old boat that does so well, plus it's a light weight 60 degree looper with awesome power down low. The 120/140 90 degree loopers that OMC made for years are strong engines(the 140 looper would run with the 150 cross-flow just about neck and neck on the top end), but they are HEAVY pigs. They're good on fuel, but come in around 390 pounds VS the 115 coming in around 300-315 pounds. An ideal engine I think if you can still find a good one is the older MERCURY 2.4L 175/200HP engines. They weigh in at roughly 375 pounds and pack one heck of a punch, not to mention they aren't too fuel thirsty like some of the 2.0L's and all of the 2.5L's. Also the 150 YAMAHA is an awesome choice, or the late model 130 YAMAHA. And the 140 SUZUKI 2 stroker is a good engine that was available with fuel injection, was lightweight for it's HP, and sips fuel. They are unfortunately a bit lacking in the bottem end grunt department.